WINNIPEG JETS NEWS

Jets' Morgan Barron gets 75 stitches for cut to face, returns to action in Game 1

Hockey players are impossible to keep off the ice.

Kevin Skiver

Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness challenges Wild's Dean Evason to a fight

Rick Bowness took Dean Evason's actions late in Wild vs. Jets personal.

Kevin Skiver

Who is playing on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight?

Three Canadian teams are in action on CBC tonight.

Bryan Murphy

Why the Canadiens should — and shouldn't — trade for Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois

The disgruntled Jets forward has already told the Jets he won't sign a long-term extension.

Bryan Murphy

Why did the Jets hire Rick Bowness?

Winnipeg settles for Bowness after Barry Trotz elected not to coach this upcoming season.

Bryan Murphy

Jets 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Winnipeg underwhelmed this season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Bryan Murphy

Why the Jets and Kraken are playing a game today

Winnipeg and Seattle play their final game of the 2021-22 NHL season two days after the rest of the league concluded their regular seasons.

Bryan Murphy

Mark Scheifele claims family has faced bullying

Scheifele can handle the four-game suspension from the NHL, but doesn't understand the bullying his family has suffered.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he shielded Canadiens' Jake Evans from scrum after hit

After Mark Schiefele's dirty hit on Jake Evans in the Jets vs. Canadiens game, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers made sure to protect Evans. Here's why he did that, in his own words.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

NBCSN's Dominic Moore is on a roll predicting NHL overtime goal-scorers

The former center and current NBC Sports analyst has correctly picked the last three playoff overtime winners.

Edward Sutelan

Jets' Blake Wheeler blocks shot with groin: 'We're not having any more' kids

Wheeler was putting his body on the line for his team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edward Sutelan

Jets vs. Oilers: Live blog

The Jets forward's triple-overtime game-winner sends the Oilers packing and his team into the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

Ehlers, Jets push Oilers to the brink with comeback win in OT

Nikolaj Ehlers opened and closed his team's scoring while his teammates staged a three-goal, third-period comeback in between. Winnipeg now leads 3-0 in the first-round series.

Jacob Camenker

Jets' Dominic Toninato scores game-winning goal vs. Oilers in Game 1 after being inserted into lineup

Winnipeg took a surprising 1-0 lead in its best-of-seven series with Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets injury updates: Why aren't Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nikolaj Ehlers playing vs. Oilers?

The Jets' lineup will be missing two key players for Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Patrik Laine trade grades: Blue Jackets, Jets swap disgruntled players in win-win

The two clubs traded away big pieces — but also, big headaches — and upgraded their lineups in the process.

Jackie Spiegel

Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuck dies at 57 after cancer battle

The Hockey Hall of Famer had an exceptional career that has him 20th on the NHL's all-time points list.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter mourns Dale Hawerchuk

Hawerchuk passed away from stomach cancer on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Tom Gatto

NHL Draft lottery results 2020: Rangers jump to top of draft order

Will the Broadway Blueshirts now nab generational talent Alexis Lafreniere? Here are the complete results from the Phase 2 drawing to determine picks 1-16.

Jackie Spiegel

Mark Scheifele, Patrik Laine reportedly doubtful for Jets-Flames Game 2

Winnipeg will likely be without two of its top forwards against Calgary.

Tom Gatto

Scheifele down; Jets claim Flames' Tkachuk tried to injure him

Winnipeg's No. 1 center did not return after being helped off the ice. His coach accused the Calgary agitator of a "dirty, disgusting hit" that could have ended Scheifele's career.

Tom Gatto

Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe to enter Hockey Hall of Fame as members of 2020 class

The former Flames captain and the former Oilers star defensemen are tentatively scheduled to be enshrined in Toronto in mid-November.

Tom Gatto

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

Laine on possible season return: 'My game's probably going to look terrible'

The Winnipeg forward had 63 points in 68 games before the season was paused on March 12.

Sam Ficarro

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

Five potential landing spots for Dustin Byfuglien

The defenseman and Winnipeg mutually agreed to terminate his contract on Friday.

Sam Ficarro

Byfuglien leaves Winnipeg

The defenseman's long-running contract saga ended on Friday when he agreed a deal to leave Winnipeg.

Sam Jarden

Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Jets coach Paul Maurice sees upside to NHL season pause: Healthy playoff hockey

This may be the only silver lining to the pause, but it's something.

Sam Jarden

Patrik Laine injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward to play Tuesday night

The Finnish forward left Thursday night's game and appeared to need assistance down the tunnel.

Jackie Spiegel

Leon Draisaitl reaches 100 points

The Edmonton forward is the first player in the league to reach 100 points this year.

Sam Jarden

San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane criticizes NHL Department of Player Safety after receiving suspension

Kane was suspended three games for elbowing Neal Pionk in the head on Friday.

Jace Mallory

Why Winnipeg was right to extend Maurice's contract

The veteran head coach has been with the Jets for six years and just signed a long-term extension.

Sam Jarden

Jets extend Maurice, colorful quotes here to stay

Maurice's contract was up at the end of 2019-20.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets, Dustin Byfuglien reportedly working to mutually terminate contract

Byfuglien has not played at all for the Jets this season and reportedly has not yet started skating again as part of his rehab from an October ankle surgery.

Tommy McArdle

Dustin Byfuglien unlikely to play this season

The veteran blueliner has missed all 53 games this season as he mulls his future.

Rudi Schuller

Hurricanes play dodgeball after defeating Winnipeg

No wrenches were spotted as the Hurricanes recreated the classic 2004 Ben Stiller comedy on ice.

Rudi Schuller

Mathieu Perreault slams NHL player safety department

Perreault took an elbow to the face from Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen on Tuesday. Now, he's threatening to swing his stick at the next player to throw a high hit his way.

Tommy McArdle

Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Dustin Byfuglien 'has to decide in his mind that he wants to play'

Byfuglien, 34, has been suspended without pay since he failed to report for training camp in September while he reportedly considers his future and recovers from ankle surgery.

Tommy McArdle

Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler becomes franchise's all-time points leader

The 33-year-old has 725 points in 896 career games.

Sammi Silber

Svechnikov scores second lacrosse goal of the season

The 19-year-old second-year player pulled off another amazing goal in Western Canada.

Rudi Schuller

Philadelphia Flyers' Joel Farabee suspended for interference against Jets forward Mathieu Perreault

Farabee was assessed a five-minute major penalty for the violation.

Jace Mallory

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine emerging as reliable playmaker

The 21-year-old winger saw his production take a dip last season, and is now producing at a point-per-game pace.

Sammi Silber

Power rankings: Good, bad and ugly from Canada's NHL teams so far

The seven Canadian franchises in the NHL split into three categories at the quarter mark of the season.

Jace Mallory

NHLPA files grievance challenging Jets' suspension of Byfuglien

Byfuglien, 34, has not yet played this season since failing to report for training camp in September.

Tommy McArdle

Colorado Avalanche goalie Adam Werner records shutout in NHL debut

Werner, 22, came into the game in relief of Pavel Francouz, who was injured in the opening seconds.

Jace Mallory

Winnipeg Jets reassign Ville Heinola to Finland, likely ending his 2019-20 NHL season

Heinola, 18, will return to Finland to play with Liiga's Lukko Rauma after a brief stint with the Jets' AHL-affiliate Manitoba Moose.

Jace Mallory

NHL rumors 2019: San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets contenders for early-season trades

After slow starts to the season, a number of teams may be looking to explore the market to get back on track.

Lyle Richardson

Bryan Little injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward 'in good spirits' after taking puck to head

The long-time Jets forward was hit by a rising slapshot in Tuesday's game.

Jackie Spiegel

Laine uncertain for game vs. Ducks

Laine reportedly collided with new teammate Luca Sbisa in practice on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Letestu shut down for six months after myocarditis diagnosis

The 34-year-old forward will be limited to "very light activity" over the next six months.

Tommy McArdle

Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien undergoes ankle surgery, NHL future remains up in the air

Byfuglien, 34, has yet to report to the team after being granted a personal leave of absence in September.

Jace Mallory

Strong effort not enough for Winnipeg Jets in loss to Anaheim Ducks

The Jets finished the game with 40 shots and made a late rally, but they also surrendered seven goals on 28 shots.

Sammi Silber

Lowry suspended two games for boarding

Lowry will forfeit $71,138.22 and miss Winnipeg's games against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday and Friday's tilt with the San Jose Sharks.

Rudi Schuller

Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets results: Jets come back to win Heritage Classic in overtime

The Heritage Classic returned after a three-year layoff with Winnipeg getting the win. Sporting News had all the highlights and goals from Canada's outdoor game.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Heritage Classic: Most memorable moments in Canadian outdoor game's history

From Jose Theodore's toque to a three-goal frenzy for the Oilers, here are just some of the top moments in Heritage Classic history.

Sammi Silber

Heritage Classic 2019: Time, TV channel, livestream, uniforms, weather

The Flames and Jets will play in the 2019 Heritage Classic on Oct. 26.

Jace Mallory

Canadian NHL markets are seeing slump in early-season attendance

The last time a Canadian team reached the Stanley Cup Final was the Vancouver Canucks in 2011

Lyle Richardson

Hawerchuk undergoing chemotherapy for stomach cancer

The former Winnipeg Jets center was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August.

Sammi Silber

Edmonton Oilers fall to Winnipeg Jets in no-scoring game that was actually insane

Goalies Mike Smith and Connor Hellebuyck were both credited with shutouts in the Jets' 1-0 shootout victory Sunday.

Sammi Silber

Winnipeg Jets reportedly fail to sell out Bell MTS Place for first time since leaving Atlanta

The Jets reportedly failed to sell out Bell MTS Place for the first time in 332 games since returning to Winnipeg.

Jace Mallory

Pittsburgh Penguins' youngsters embarrass Winnipeg Jets

The entire Pens team dominated in a 7-2 road victory, but the players who did the most damage were all 25 or younger.

Jace Mallory

Chicago Tribune mistakes Winnipeg Jets for NFL's Jets — and it's kind of awkward

The Winnipeg Jets play the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Former Boston Bruins defenseman, Edmonton Oilers head coach Ted Green passes away at age 79

Green won the Stanley Cup six times with Boston and Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

The Wraparound: Neal back to being 'The Real Deal'

The Wraparound is a new weekly series by Sporting News to bring you everything you may have missed during the past week in the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

Why Winnipeg's defense will crumble without Byfuglien

Sporting News takes an in-depth look at the analytics behind the 34-year-old's impact on both ends of the ice for Winnipeg.

Mike Murphy

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz passes legendary coach Al Arbour on all-time games coached list

Trotz is in his second season with the Islanders after 15 years with Nashville and four with Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes makes NHL debut, comes as advertised

The 18-year-old played 15:12 and created several scoring chances in New Jersey's 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Coleman scores incredible one-handed goal

The Devils forward scored twice in the team's home opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tommy McArdle

New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko makes NHL debut, rings in new era on Broadway

The 18-year-old Finn registered three shots and led all Rangers in power-play time on ice in New Yorks 6-4 victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Winnipeg Jets offer advice for rookie Ville Heinola, recall own NHL debuts

Winnipeg's lineup will feature the 18-year-old Finn during Thursday's season opener against the Rangers, only four months after the Jets made him their 20th overall draft pick.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

After a 13-year, 10-team career, the right wing is retiring from the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter reacts to Rangers' #PlayLikeANewYorker hashtag

The National Hockey League revealed the official hashtags for all 31 of its teams on Monday, with one seemingly receiving far more attention than the rest.

Rudi Schuller

Kyle Connor, Jets agree to seven-year, $50M contract

The Jets selected Connor 17th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Tommy McArdle

Jets check Patrik Laine contract off to-do list as regular season nears

The 21-year-old winger agreed to a two-year bridge extension with Winnipeg less than a week before the 2019-20 season opens.

Jace Mallory

Cheveldayoff on Laine: 'We're dealing with an elite player here'

Winnipeg and restricted free agent Laine agreed to terms on a two-year contract Friday.

Tommy McArdle

Letestu eats mustard on bench during preseason game

The veteran forward is thought to have ingested the condiment as a way to prevent leg cramps.

Rudi Schuller

NHL rumors 2019: Time ticking down to season and Rantanen, Tkachuk, Laine remain unsigned

While a number of big-name RFAs got signed before the season opener, a few star players are still holding out.

Lyle Richardson

Jets reportedly suspend Byfuglien to protect cap, roster

Saturday's suspension is a move to protect the Jets' cap flexibility and roster while the 34-year-old defenseman continues to mull his NHL future.

Rudi Schuller

Jets' Bryan Little downplays Patrik Laine's linemate comments: 'Sometimes those things are misunderstood'

Laine still has yet to sign a new contract with Winnipeg and reportedly told a Finnish reporter he wants to skate with better linemates.

Tommy McArdle

Byfuglien mulling NHL future

Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice said Friday that the defenseman will be "fine, but needed some time."

Chelsea Howard

Jets' Patrik Laine practicing overseas amid contract holdout

The 21-year-old restricted free agent had 30 goals and 50 points in 82 games with Winnipeg last season.

Sammi Silber

Byfuglien given leave of absence

Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice said Friday that the defenseman will be "fine, but needed some time."

Chelsea Howard

Morrissey signs eight-year, $50M extension with Jets

The 24-year-old's new agreement will keep him in Manitoba until 2028.

Rudi Schuller

Jets offseason grade 2019: Winnipeg's GM between a rock and a hard place, still has work to do

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was forced into some moves this offseason but still has two big ones to make.

Mike Murphy

Jets talk extension with Morrissey

Josh Morrissey has one season remaining on the two-year, $6.3 million deal he signed with the Jets last offseason.

Thomas Lott

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

NHL coaches on the hot seat in 2019-20

Amid a wave of new coach hirings this offseason, here are just some of the names that could potentially be on the outs heading into next year.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency rumors 2019: Is an offer sheet on the horizon for Patrik Laine, Mitch Marner?

Offer sheets may be coming down the line while the Sabres and Penguins could be looking to move a few pieces before the season opens in October.

Lyle Richardson

Montreal, Chiarot reach 3-year deal

A 6-3, 219-pound left-hander, Chiarot has the size teams want along the blueline and the ability to use it as well.

Bob Hille

Jacob Trouba trade grades: Rangers jump on Jets' changing reality for new No. 1 defenseman

The Rangers acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Jets in exchange for defenseman Neal Pionk and the 2019 20th overall pick. Who won the trade?

Sammi Silber

Who's next? Raptors, Blues championships leave 41 pro teams still looking for first title

We ranked all the pro sports teams without a championship based on their likelihood of becoming the next team to win its first title.

Bill Bender

Top RFAs in NHL's Central Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Western Conference's Central Division.

Lyle Richardson

NHL rumors 2019: Busy offseasons

With their seasons coming to an end earlier than expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets will begin to work on their rosters for the 2019-20 season.

Lyle Richardson

NHL playoffs 2019: Jets' Blake Wheeler uses colorful language with press after loss to Blues

For obvious reasons, Wheeler was disappointed the Jets' were eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Jaden Schwartz pushes Blues to next round with historic goal, hat trick

Behind Jaden Schwartz's first career postseason hat trick, the Blues eliminated the Jets from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanoov

Blues net game-winner in final minute of regulation

The goal completed a three-goal comeback for St. Louis.

Matt Hornick

Jets, Canes make history with first-minute goals

Teams are coming out the gate sprinting in the 2019 postseason.

Matt Hornick

Connor nets first-ever Jets playoff OT goal

Kyle Connor's overtime winner on Tuesday powered the Jets to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of their first-round series.

Rudi Schuller

Jets score three goals in four minutes, win Game 3

Winnipeg secured the first multi-goal lead for either team in the series and finally secured a win against the Blues.

Matt Hornick

Jets' Wheeler ends 13-game drought in Game 2 loss

Winnipeg winger Blake Wheeler avoided a monthlong goal drought by a single day.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Jordan Binnington's standout saves help Blues fend off Jets in Game 1

Known for his calm demeanor, Jordan Binnington essentially shut down Winnipeg's offense in St. Louis' comeback victory.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Jets' Josh Morrissey returns to lineup for Game 1

Morrissey missed the Jets' final 20 regular season games due to an upper-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Jets vs. Blues first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

Shane Doan becomes first player in Coyotes history to have number retired

After a 21-year run in the Coyotes organization, Shane Doan's No. 19 was retired on Sunday.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL announces head coaches for 2019 All-Star Game

Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper, Winnipeg's Paul Maurice, Washington's Todd Reirden and Calgary's Bill Peters will be the head coaches for the 2019 All-Star Game.

Conor Roche

NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Lyle Richardson

Patrik Laine nets five goals in Jets' victory over Blues

Jets winger Patrik Laine continued a standout November with a historic performance on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Wild score four unanswered goals to defeat Jets

A wild ending gives Minnesota the comeback win.

Conor Roche

Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey fined for hit on T.J. Oshie

The Jets defenseman's take down of Oshie resulted in a fine.

Conor Roche

Jets' Brendan Lemieux suspended two games for illegal hit

The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Brendan Lemieux two games for his illegal check to the head on Vincent Trocheck.

Conor Roche

Jets' Brendan Lemieux to have hearing for hit on Panthers' Trocheck

The Jets winger will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after the hit on Friday that resulted in a match penalty.

Conor Roche

Panthers gain split in Finland, beat Jets 4-2 despite another Patrik Laine goal

Patrik Laine scored his fourth goal in two days, but it wasn't enough as the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 4-2 decision to the Florida Panthers Friday in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Hats off to Patrik Laine as Jets beat Panthers 4-2 in Finland

The Finn returns home and doubles his goal output on the season to the delight of fans in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Patrik Laine, Aleksander Barkov look to inspire, leading NHL teams in Finland visit

Two of the NHL's Finnish stars head back home this week as the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers face off in the league's Global Series in Helsinki.

Carter Brooks

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out four weeks with injured shoulder

Auston Matthews left Saturday's game in the second period after taking a hit from Winnipeg defenseman Jacob Trouba. He did not return and will miss the next four weeks of action.

Michael Augello

Blake Wheeler scores 500th point with Jets franchise

Blake Wheeler became the second player in franchise history to score 500 points.

Conor Roche

Connor McDavid sets NHL record in Oilers' come-from-behind win over Jets

Connor McDavid scored or assisted on the Oilers' first four goals Tuesday in Winnipeg. He also set an NHL record by registering a point on each of Edmonton's first nine goals this season.

Jackie Spiegel

Kings' Kovalchuk scores first NHL goal since 2013

After a five-season NHL hiatus, Ilya Kovalchuk is back as a goal scorer after notching the opener in Tuesday's Kings game against Winnipeg.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoff predictions 2018-19: Preseason Stanley Cup picks from SN's experts

Sporting News' hockey experts sort through our preseason projections to pick which team is most likely to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

Brandon Schlager

Central Division 2018-19 predictions: Jets keep Presidents' Trophy in division

Most agree: The road to the Stanley Cup in the West runs through Winnipeg or Nashville. But the Central Division is notorious for its turnover year to year, preseason projections be damned.

Brandon Schlager

Jets sign captain Blake Wheeler to five-year contract extension

Winnipeg's captain recorded a career-high 91 points last season, and is the latest Jets player to sign a lucrative extension.

Jim Cerny

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars (21-25)

The NHL is enjoying a renaissance with so much young, star talent entering the league. Sporting News names the 25 best players under 25 that hockey has to offer for the 2018-19 season.

Brandon Schlager

Patrik Laine ditches beard, in 'no rush' to sign contract extension with Jets

The clean-shaven Winnipeg Jets star met with reporters in Stockholm on Thursday and updated the status of contract negotiations with the team.

Jim Cerny

Jets' window to win depends on three unanswered questions facing Winnipeg

After coming out of nowhere in 2017-18 to reach the conference finals, the Jets remain a team with elite talent that should contend for years to come — provided they get a few things right.

Adam Gretz

NHL Rumor Roundup: Jacob Trouba's long-term future with Jets in question

Facing a cap crunch and a widening gap in value, there's doubt the Jets and their 24-year-old defenseman will ever commit to one another long term.

Lyle Richardson

Jacob Trouba reportedly seeks $7 million in arbitration case with the Jets

Reportedly, there is a significant gap between what the Winnipeg Jets and defenseman Jacob Trouba seek in Friday's scheduled arbitration hearing.

Jim Cerny

NHL offseason power rankings: Predators, Lightning still on top after dust settles

The Maple Leafs and Blues scored major points for their offseason moves. But sometimes, less is more, as shown by the teams at the very top of Sporting News' first 2018-19 power rankings.

Evan Sporer

Jets' offseason to-do list: Measured approach the best path in Winnipeg

After coming up just short in the Western Conference playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets are in a pretty good situation moving forward.

Evan Sporer

Conn Smythe power rankings: It's Marc-Andre Fleury's MVP award to lose

Marc-Andre Fleury is leading the most unlikely playoff run in NHL history and might win playoff MVP even if Vegas loses the Stanley Cup. Here’s who can take it away from him.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: Lou Lamoriello hire looms large in John Tavares' future with Islanders

The biggest question surrounding Lou Lamoriello's hiring as new Islanders hockey czar is what effect he'll have on their efforts to re-sign pending free-agent captain John Tavares.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Mixed Bag: Confessions of a Golden Knights non-believer

The Golden Knights are authoring one of the weirdest, most exciting and surprising sports stories of our lifetimes. Everyone was wrong about them. Dead wrong.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves embraces jeers, stuns doubters as Golden Knights down Jets

In his hometown, Ryan Reaves sent the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final.

Alec Gearty

Stunned hockey world reacts to Golden Knights reaching Stanley Cup Final

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final, continuing to exceed expectations — and defy all logic. Social media reacted accordingly.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights eliminate Jets, advance to Stanley Cup Final

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season.

Jim Cerny

Golden Knights' top line pushes Winnipeg to brink of elimination

Winnipeg trails for the first time of the 2018 playoffs. The Jets hope to leave Las Vegas with the series tied up at 2, but the Vegas Golden Knights have other plans. Sporting News will provide updates of Game 4.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Tyler Myers, Paul Maurice critical of officiating in loss to Golden Knights

Winnipeg defenseman Tyler Myers and coach Paul Maurice were frustrated with what was and wasn't called during Game 4 in Las Vegas.

Alec Gearty

Conn Smythe power rankings: Top 10 candidates for NHL's playoff MVP so far

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top 10 candidates through the conference finals.

Brandon Schlager

Marchessault scores twice, Golden Knights win second straight game to take series lead

Marc-Andre Fleury leads on the defensive side, James Neal and Jonathan Marchessault on offense; the Golden Knights' stars step up in a huge way as Vegas wins in Game 3.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Marc-Andre Fleury enjoys playoff reputation revival for Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury has overcome a checkered past in the Stanley Cup playoffs to lead the Golden Knights into the Western Conference finals, and he's doing it at historic levels.

Andrew Hirsh

Winnipeg junior football president resigns over racially insensitive post about P.K. Subban

A junior football team president in Winnipeg resigned after a writing a racially insensitive Facebook post about the Predators' P.K. Subban.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Marchessault helps Golden Knights flip script, take Game 2 over Jets

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice to help the Vegas Golden Knights take home-ice advantage with a 3-1 win in Game 2 over the Winnipeg Jets.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Tomas Tatar makes most of opportunity in Golden Knights' Game 2 win

Tomas Tatar made his first appearance since May 2 in Game 2 and scored a goal in the Golden Knights' 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets find formula to solve Marc-Andre Fleury, Vegas in Game 1 win

The Jets jumped on Marc-Andre Fleury with three goals on the first five shots of Game 1 and snuffed out the Golden Knights' high-flying attack late to take Game 1 with ease.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' challenge stirs up goalie interference debate in Game 1

Joel Armia's first-period goal was allowed to count after video review deemed the Jets forward did not interfere with Vegas goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

John Arlia

Jets vs. Golden Knights: Predictions, odds, schedule for Western Conference finals

Everything to know about the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets crush Predators in Game 7 on way to first-ever West finals

The Jets eliminated the Presidents' Trophy-winning Predators in decisive fashion with a 5-1 win in Thursday's Game 7. Winnipeg advanced to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Scheifele sets record with seven road goals in single series

Mark Scheifele scored twice in Game 7 to help the Winnipeg Jets into the Western Conference finals.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets, Predators couldn't get any closer entering Game 7

One of the most entertaining series of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs will conclude on Thursday, when the Jets and Predators play Game 7 at Bridgestone Arena.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Forsberg, Arvidsson each score twice to lift Predators to Game 6 victory

Filip Forsberg's puckhandling skills were on full display in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Already toast of hockey, Golden Knights' success story deserves wider audience

The Golden Knights, an ultimate sports underdog story, are four wins away from playing for the Stanley Cup. For whatever reason, the magnitude of what Vegas has accomplished has not fully registered.

Rob Mixer

Lady Antebellum faces music for botching anthem before Jets-Preds in Nashville

The country super group knows it messed up, mostly because Twitter wasn't going to let it slide.

Tom Gatto

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators fans christen Game 5 with Cinco de Mayo-themed catfish

An enterprising Predators fan got in the holiday spirit when it came to dressing up a catfish to throw on the ice for Game 5 of Nashville's series against the Jets.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators' Pekka Rinne makes remarkable, accidental knob save

Pekka Rinne used the knob of his stick to make his latest highlight reel save.

John Arlia

Carrie Underwood performs flawless national anthem before Predators game

Carrie Underwood earned rave reviews as she performed the national anthem before Game 2 of the Predators' 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL Mixed Bag: Pound for pound, Jets vs. Predators living up to heavyweight billing

Sunday's Game 2 was a showcase of high-level, out-of-this-world hockey from two dynamic and loaded teams that simply don’t want to cede one inch to the other. How long will this bout last?

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Titans' lineman turns catfish into beer luge at Predators game

The Nashville Predators had a number of guests at Bridgestone Arena for Game 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, including raucous Titans offensive lineman and a local hero.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Jets second-round series

Everything to know about the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

Predators, Jets thriller a reminder of broken NHL playoff format

Some of the best possible playoff matches will take place in the opening rounds of the NHL playoffs, depriving fans of the best possible conference finals.

Evan Sporer

Nikolaj Ehlers injury update: Jets F sits out Game 5, 'wasn't feeling right'

The Jets forward was a surprise scratch from Friday's Game 5 lineup against the Wild.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Wild miffed over Josh Morrissey cross-check that 'cost us the game'

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey will sit out Game 5 on Friday for a cross-check to the neck of Eric Staal.

Evan Sporer

NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.

Rob Mixer

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Stanley Cup picks, predictions from SN's experts

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each 2018 playoff series, predict the eventual conference champions and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Jets vs. Wild first-round series

Everything to know about the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

Paul Stastny's smarts, skills receiving high marks from new Jets teammates

The newest Jet Paul Stastny has Winnipeg quietly hoping it's poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Patrik Laine puts NHL on notice with pedigree, personality of next great goal scorer

Patrik Laine is brimming with personality and leads the NHL in goals since entering the league last season, but that hasn't stopped the Jets' young star from flying under the radar.

Evan Sporer

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck sets NHL single-season wins record for American goalies

The Jets goaltender passed Tom Barrasso, who held the record since 1993.

Brandon Schlager

Predators sign top prospect Eeli Tolvanen for more playoff firepower

There's a ton of hype around the 18-year-old Finnish sensation, who torched the Kontinental Hockey League and set teenage scoring records. How can he help the Predators in their Stanley Cup quest?

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Jets become Canada's latest, best hope to end Stanley Cup drought

The last time a Canadian franchise hoisted the Stanley Cup, the first iteration of the Jets was closing out its stay in Winnipeg. It would be somewhat poetic if they ended the nation's drought 25 years later.

Rob Mixer

Fight breaks out in Jets practice between Blake Wheeler, Ben Chiarot

Jets captain Blake Wheeler was asked to leave practice Saturday after a skirmish with teammate Ben Chiarot.

Brandon Schlager

'Holy (expletive), that's a lot': Reaction from D.C. as Ovechkin reaches 600 goals

Alex Ovechkin became the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to record 600 goals on Monday night.

Sammi Silber

Jets take center stage after acquiring Paul Stastny from Blues

The Winnipeg Jets showed they're gearing up for a deep playoff run in acquiring Paul Stastny.

Evan Sporer

NHL Trade Deadline: Jets' Wheeler assists in acquisition of Stastny

Winnipeg's captain played a small off-ice role when the Jets traded for Paul Stastny before Monday's deadline.

Jim Cerny

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Canadiens, Oilers could save biggest trades for the offseason

Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin can afford to be patient with his biggest trade assets like Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk if a deadline deal isn't there.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Mixed Bag: Bruins have league-leading Lightning on notice for stretch run

After hosting All-Star Weekend, it sure seems like the Lightning are the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But the biggest threat might be right under their noses in the Atlantic Division.

Rob Mixer

Jets’ Patrik Laine reaches 100-point mark with goal against Sabres

Laine became the fourth-fastest Finnish-born NHL player to reach the 100-point mark.

E.Jay Zarett

Jets' Paul Maurice fires back to Sharks players: 'We've got nothing to complain about'

The Jets coach responded to recent negative comments made by San Jose Sharks players about the city of Winnipeg.

Jim Cerny

Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele is out 6-to-8 weeks with an upper-body injury.

Evan Sporer

Barzal's hat trick leads Islanders past Jets

Mathew Barzal scored his first-career hat trick as the Islanders defeated the Jets 5-2 at home.

Ryan Young

Hutton records 48-save shutout, Blues top Jets

Carter Hutton made Blues history and helped St. Louis get back into the win column on Saturday.

Evan Sporer

Jets' Blake Wheeler rips ice conditions at Panthers' BB&T Center

The next time Blake Wheeler plays at BB&T Center, you can bet hell have roller blades in tow.

Alec Gearty

Watch: Fight ensues in Jets' 7-2 win over Wild

Jets stomp Wild to win at home on Monday.

Ryan Young

Radko Gudas faces suspension, offered in-person hearing for slash

Rugged Flyers defenseman is in trouble with the league again.

Jim Cerny

Flyers' Gudas ejected after slash to Jets forward Perreault's head

Radko Gudas was given a game misconduct following a crosscheck to Mathieu Perreault.

Alec Gearty

Scheifele hat trick leads Jets to victory over Stars

Mark Scheifele combined with Blake Wheeler three times to lead Winnipeg to a 5-2 win on Thursday night against Dallas.

Rudi Schuller

WATCH: Jamie Benn, Dustin Byfuglien throw down in Stars-Jets matchup

Dallas captain Jamie Benn and Winnipeg defenseman Dustin Byfuglien throw down the gloves in the second period of the Jets' 5-2 victory over the Stars on Thursday in Winnipeg.

Ryan Young

Opportunistic Ehlers leads Winnipeg Jets to victory

A turnover less than a minute into the third period led to Ehlers' game-winner on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Watch: Winnipeg Jets forward Wheeler scores first-period hat trick vs. Penguins

The 31-year-old winger led an offensive outburst in the opening period.

Rudi Schuller

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